the Airtasker 10 day Burger Run! Day 2: Grill’d

Day 2 of my Airtasker Burger Run and I am still going strong! (Ask me again in about 8 days). Número dos saw Panu and I at Grill’d, Darlinghurst – but I prefer to think of it as Surry Hills, because (a) it’s on Crown Street and (b) there’s another Grill’d in Darlinghurst so, you know, much confusion. So, Grill’d Surry Hills.

I’d been to Grill’d in Darlinghurst before and it really didn’t knock my socks off. Too dry, something about “healthy low fat patties” – what? Low fat patties? Anyway, I didn’t expect much from this visit but I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious patty and very delicious relish, all served on a soft wholemeal blend bun.

The patty was great, the beef was juicy and the only complaint I might have (if you can call it that) is the masses of salad which kept me from my patty (it took me five bites to get to the meat!). Another minor complaint is the use of the herbed mayo in the burger. I like herbs, I do, but I don’t understand some people’s need to herb everything – from the perfectly fine mayo to the chips (and the dip) but hey. Again, good? Yes. Great? No, I wouldn’t have the urge to come back again.

Yes, and absolutely no talking, smiling, eye contact. Respect the restaurant at all times and worship the food…. Pu-leaze! This is a burger joint right? Bit of an issue of high horses, or maybe they got grumpy after a bad review. And honestly, you can’t tell people not to blog, it’s like banning people from talking about your diner, sorry, hallowed temple of gastronomy. Pfffffffff.

Anyhow, the burger looks ok, sounds ok and I guess for ten bucks isn’t too bad value. Not sure what I think about the salad overload. Not sure there is much to be gained by pretending burger ‘n’ chips is in any way healthy. The joy of a good juicy pattie is in its celebration of gluttony and wickedness. Or maybe that’s just my sinful nature?

How about adding ‘No Grammar’ to their list – the use of the apostrophe in Grill’d is shocking. Nice burger, but talk about being uptight about the 21st century. Jeez, I always Aussies were chilled out.

What the…that’s so stupid… I don’t think we have a no blogging policy here in Melb but honestly that’s quite stupid and rude…why can’t we ‘Facebook’ or ‘Instagram’ it’s our freedom grrrr i don’t like places that are so uptight! But i do like their burgers at Grill’d nothing too fantastic but a nicer and more decent burger compared to Maccas and other fastfood chains hehe 🙂